DePaul Magazine

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Civics Education for a Civil Society

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Abstract

Millions of incarcerated citizens re-enter society without knowing their civil rights. Thanks in part to Associate Professor of Political Science Christina Rivers, Illinois passed the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act the provides in-person, peer-lead civics and voting rights education to incarcerated community members. This education can be delivered through DePaul's Inside-Out Program of education in prison.

Recommended Citation

(2020) "Civics Education for a Civil Society," DePaul Magazine: Vol. 1: Iss. 412027, Article 8.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-magazine/vol1/iss412027/8